[Finny]

A write in for McDaniel is 1/2 vote for Cochran. Vote 100% AGAINST Cochran by voting for the pro-life, pro-gun dem.

Common Core math graduate? Or New Math, Giles?

You assign mathematical functions and properties that are entirely in your imagination and emotion-based because you think in terms of intent AND fear instead of the actual value of a vote.

[GilesB]

I am truly sorry you are handicapped with common core math skills, but I will reiterate - because repetition is the foundation of learning.

If neither A nor B have any votes
A vote for A gives A one more vote than B, or +1
A vote for B gives B one more vote than A, or -1
A vote for neither leaves them both equal or 0

The difference between voting for A and voting for B is 1 - (-1) which is 2
The difference between voting for A or B and not voting at all is either 1 - 0 or 0 - (-1). Both equal 1
1 is EXACTLY 1/2 of 2.

Therefor, the value of a vote cast is double the value of an uncast vote.

Suppose you want to punish B. If you don’t vote for either A or B (assuming they are the only viable candidates), then you have punished B by withholding your vote - a punishment value of 1.

But if you punish B by voting for A, the difference is 2, and twice the punishment is given.

This is all straightforward mathematics. Hope it helps your understanding.

[vetvetdoug]

Since there is not any difference between Cochran and Childers as far as the future of our country in D.C., I am considering Childers because I can pick up a phone and talk to him and not be ignored as I have been by Cochran. At least I will be heard. We have been sold out by our party and we have no place to go....yet. At least Childers hasn't slandered Sarah Palin publicly. The Republicans are not going to take the Senate as by the way it looks it is nothing but a wet dream. McDaniel represented someone that would fight against the status quo. Both Cochran and Childers are beholding to the Democrats for their positions; at least we know that Childers is standing where he has always been. If Cochran is replaced then we never had a choice in the matter in the first place.